The game this Sunday against Hartford is special for a number of different reasons. First, it gives us another chance to prove that we can play with the nations best. After a disappointing loss to Temple on Thursday night, we are preparing for the next challenge. The key will be to put forth a sustained effort throughout the game and help each other out on both the offensive and defensive ends of the court. This is our last home game before the Blue Sky Tournament so we want to make it an exciting battle for our fans. We have some of the best fans in the nation and the community support means so much to the success of the program.
Also, this Sunday we are sponsoring a non-perishable food drive to benefit the community food shelf at the Upper Valley Haven, a local shelter specifically for families with children. Our team has a special connection to the Haven because we have volunteered at “homework club” during our preseason the past two years. At homework club, we help the children with their homework, construct various art projects, read books with them, and play outside on the playground. My favorite activities with the kids include painting with watercolors, playing two-square and collecting acorns. One of the children is a very talented painter and made beautiful portraits of Faziah and me in our basketball uniforms. I happen to have mine hanging in my locker.
Volunteering at the Haven is a great way to connect with local children and give back to the community. I’ve had such a wonderful time getting to know the kids. We feel so fortunate to support the noble work of the Haven and hope to expand on our community service endeavors in the years to come.
- Betsy Williams (Norwich, Vt.), Senior, Guard
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What is a typical home game day like for the players? Is there a team meal beforehand? How early do players get to the gym to get ready for the game? What types of things do players do before games? After games?
ReplyDeleteWe figured out how to watch your games via the internet. Unfortunately, we missed your game today as Marni and I were out hunting and got back in too late to catch it. The cause that you and the team are supporting sounds like a good one and I hope that you needed a moving van to transport the food items collected today. We love the Big Green, and Betsy, out here in Montana!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comments and questions! Please keep them coming, I think that interaction is a great part of the blog.
ReplyDeleteThe food drive was really successful, so we were happy about that.
Good question about the team's typical home game day ... I'll be back with more on that later.